Patrisse Cullors On Black Lives Matter, Jay-Z & NFL, Prison Reform

Patrisse Cullors On Black Lives Matter, Jay-Z & NFL, Prison Reform

Author: UPROXX September 9, 2019 Duration: 1:01:50
On this special episode of the People's Party Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with friend and co-founder of the Black Lives Matter movement Patrisse Cullors. They discuss her experience growing up in LA during the war on drugs campaign. She tells the story of how BLM got started, and later explains the guiding principles of the cause. Other topics include corruption inside LA's Sheriff's department, LGBT social movements, the making of Talib's album "Prisoner Of Conscious", how the FBI labeled them a terrorist organization, Jay-Z's recent deal he made with the NFL, reparations, and the serious problems within the US prison system.

Each week on People's Party with Talib Kweli, the acclaimed rapper and thoughtful observer hosts a conversation that moves freely between the studio, the street, and the broader world. This UPROXX podcast is built on the premise that music, particularly hip-hop, is never created in a vacuum-it's a direct product of and commentary on the society around it. Kweli brings a lifetime of experience and a genuine curiosity to these dialogues, sitting down with iconic artists, producers, and cultural figures. The discussions are meandering and deep, often starting with a classic record or a career milestone before spiraling into examinations of history, social justice, creative process, and personal philosophy. You'll hear stories from inside the industry, unfiltered opinions on current events, and reflections on how culture shifts and is shifted by the voices in the room. It’s less a formal interview and more like listening in on a crucial, ongoing conversation between peers who have shaped the soundtrack of a generation. The tone is insightful, challenging, and grounded in a real love for the art form. For anyone interested in the forces that shape music and the people who make it, this podcast offers a unique, front-row seat to a party where the guest list is impressive and the talk is always substantive.
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